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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.42, 467.26 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.42, 467.26 and 128.94 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.42 : 467.26 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.42/467.26 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.42x = 467.26 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.42x = 60,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,247.86/311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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